For a bird that weighs about ten pounds, you’re looking at roughly three to three and a half hours in a 325°F oven—if it’s unstuffed. That’s like watching two decent-length movies back-to-back. Easy enough to plan around.
But wait, you said stuffed turkey in the title, right? Ah, here’s where it gets interesting. When you stuff that bird with your favorite bread, herbs, and maybe some sausage, things slow down.
A stuffed 10-pounder typically needs three and a half to four hours at 325°F. Why the extra time? Think of it like a giant, edible sleeping bag—the stuffing acts as an insulator, and the heat has to travel through a lot more density to reach the center.